Northwest Colorado SBDC





Northwest Colorado SBDC Newsletter
August 2015
In This Issue  

Resources For Your Business!!  

Business in the high country!  

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Ready to take your business to the next level? Check out upcoming business workshops and webinars.

SAVE THE DATE- Women's Business Conference
 
Friday, October 9th 2015 - Vail, CO

Network with women business leaders from across the state and learn what you need to do to grow your business.

*Become a sponsor today! http://goo.gl/forms/00go03gD9h

*Interested in becoming a speaker? http://goo.gl/forms/FmWZiK6VFp


Kitchen Incubator Feasibility Study
 
Have you owned a food business or always dreamed of starting one?
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The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments and Northwest Small Business Development Center are working to find a way to develop a kitchen incubator in Summit County in a way that creates more opportunities for small food businesses.

We need your input!


Congratulations Leading Edge Graduates!
 
Grand County, Colorado

Congratulations to the six participants that completed a two month hands-on, intensive business certification class this summer.

Jordan Dominguez of Alpine Sun Ski & Sport; Tanya Gioia of Joyous Skin; Janet Hickox of Avalanche Car Rentals, Inc.; Sarah Martin of Cabin Works; Anne Prentiss of Cowgirl Concierge; George Wylie of Wylie's Paint Store.


"Fail Better: Design Smart Mistakes And Succeed Sooner"
 
August 20 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am; Donovan Pavilion Vail, CO

Vail Leadership Institute host: Author Kara Penn As leaders, we often strive to avoid failure and minimize risk for fear of public criticism, squandered resources and diminished personal reputations- but the reality is, that in a complex and dynamic world, failure is inevitable. Ultimately, failure is only useful if we learn from it.


Celebrate Colorado's Healthiest Places to Work
 
August 20th 1:00pm-5:00pm; The Liniger Building at CU South | Parker, CO

Join the conversation and learn how to help our state promote health and well-being at work.

The celebration event is open to everyone. Health Links Colorado wants to highlight the successes of all of the businesses and organizations in the Healthy Business Network across the state, and we want you to join!


Summer Slowdown? Make the Most of It
 
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While some seasonal businesses hit primetime during the summer, many others see a major slow-down as clients and customers go on vacation (and as new projects are postponed until after said vacationing.) Never fear - here are a few steps your business can take to make the most of the summer months.


Featured High Country Business Coach
 
Kevin Fonger

Kevin Fonger is a marketing professional with over 12 years experience working with small and medium sized companies.

Kevin's main focus in business consulting is marketing where he can help with developing a marketing plan, social media, email marketing, SEO, website evaluation, advertising planning, and a number of other marketing related business activities. To stay on top of everything marketing, Kevin runs a website ActiveGearReview.com where he conducts product reviews for hundreds of outdoor and athletic companies. While Kevin's not tied to the computer screen, he loves getting out running, hiking, biking, skiing, and spending time with his lovely wife and dog.


Get in the Know!
 
Connect with local business resources

Latest happenings are posted to the NWCOSBDC Facebook & @SummitResource Twitter feed.

Additional Facebook Groups: "High Country Women Entrepreneurs" "Colorado Healthy Mountain Business Symposium" Like us: FB/NWCOSBDC



Please check out our new website to learn more about local business resources and upcoming events. http://www.northwestsbdc.org/

Sincerely,


Your Northwest Colorado SBDC

Phone: 970-968-5802